COVID-19 Resources

Visit our COVID-19 Resources webpage for a list of remote learning resources to support educators and families during this unprecedented time. You will also find a list of resources and communications from government agencies and education institutions in an effort to provide schools with clarity and support during the COVID-19 crisis.

Our Vision & Mission

We envision a time when all public schools welcome and successfully educate all students, regardless of their abilities or background. In order to achieve this goal, we empower NYC charter schools to develop high quality inclusive educational environments by providing professional development opportunities, resources, school-based guidance and access to local and national best practices and renowned special populations’ experts.

Get The Facts

17%

of students enrolled in charter schools have special needs

37

charter schools featured a preference for students with special needs in their 2017-18 admissions lotteries

72

charter schools enroll a higher proportion of students with special needs in their schools than the citywide average of 18.2%